Police identify second suspect in heroin-in-the-bra robbery

Thursday

Jun 26, 2014 at 2:40 PMJun 26, 2014 at 5:14 PM

By Liz Markhlevskayalmark@fosters.com

ROCHESTER — Police say they have identified the second suspect in the robbery at the Residence Inn, where Tasha Loaiza allegedly stole heroin our of the victim's bra. The second suspect, identified as Okiemute Leo Omatie, reportedly put a knife to the victim's throat during the June 15 robbery and remains at large.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Omatie, 19, whose last known address is 28 Fifth Street, Dover. His whereabouts are unknown at this time.

Loaiza, 21, of Rochester, was arrested on a felony robbery charge shortly after the incident. The case against her was recently bound over to Strafford County Superior Court after she waived her probable-cause hearing at the district court Wednesday.

Rochester Police Capt. Paul Toussaint said police are still investigating whether a third suspect was involved in the case. During Loaiza's arraignment, Assistant County Attorney Dorothy Welch said there may be another male who stayed in a vehicle during the robbery.

According to a police affidavit, the incident occurred when the victim was awakened by a knock at the door. She opened the door to Loaiza, whom she knew, and as Loaiza entered the room, a man unknown to the victim entered behind her and demanded all the victim's money.

The male suspect reportedly searched through the dresser drawers in the victim's room, threatening her multiple times by putting a knife to her throat. During the robbery, the male suspect took about $500 from the victim's wallet.

Then Loaiza allegedly pulled down the victim's bra down and stole about three grams of heroin. She also allegedly stole a computer tablet and money.

Omatie is described as a black male about 6-foot-2 and weighing about 185 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair.

According to police, Omatie has ties to the Rochester and Somersworth areas.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call police at 330-7128. Those with information may also give anonymous tips by calling the Rochester Crimeline at 335-6500, or text to CRIMES (274637) and in the body of the message type: Text4Cash followed by the tip. Cash rewards may be given for tips through Crimeline that lead to an arrest.